Scale Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs Ferrous Processing & Trade; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT), a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs, is seeking a Scale Clerk at our Pontiac, MI location. The role involves weighing all inbound and outbound vehicles, inspecting loads, and directing them to unloading areas while supporting in purchases and maintaining accurate records.

Candidates should have a HS diploma and good math/data entry skills; scrap-industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in scrap industry preferred.
• Strong math and data entry skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Weigh inbound and outbound vehicles and record accurate data.
• Inspect loads for correct description, weight, and grade.
• Direct vehicles to unloading areas and coordinate with carriers.
• Maintain scale equipment and prepare shipment papers.
• Assist in processing purchases and keep records organized.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Location: Detroit, MI

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America's premier processors, buyers,sellersand recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North America. FPT isawholly-ownedbusiness ofCleveland-Cliffsand has an immediate opportunity for aScale Clerkat our Pontiac, MIlocation.The Scale Clerkis responsible forweighing all inbound and outbound vehicles, inspecting loose loads, directing them to proper unloading areas, andassistingin the details of purchases.

Summary ofResponsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to safety standards including use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), remove hazards asidentified, andmaintaincleanliness of the site.
• Accurately inspect all materials ensuring correct weights, materials description, and grade for all inbound and outbound loads.
• Determinethe grade of the material, enter it into the inventory system, and direct to proper location.
• Operate&maintainmobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts, skid steers.
• Provide day-to-daytrainingand guidance to develop our team to its fullest potential.
• Answercustomer questions about materials,pricingand procedures.
• Maintain records asrequired.
• Research, compare, and evaluate local markets.
• Manage, arrange, and schedule pickups and deliveries with carriers.
• Assistwith processing as needed, periodicallyoperate& maintainequipment.
• Maintain scale house and keep grounds organized.
• Operate scalecomputer, applying correct material and inventory codes.
• Prepare proper paperwork for shipments.
• Communicate effectively with transportation, customers, management, and yard employees.
• Interact with customers or drivers to direct orassistthem.
• Ensurequality of inbound and outbound materials.

MinimumQualifications:

• High School Diploma/GEDand must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in scrapindustrypreferred.
• Computer experiencewith Microsoft Officepreferred.
• Good communicationand interpersonal skills.
• Basic mathand data entry skills.
• Ability toestablishpriorities and manage multiple tasks at once.
• Ability tomaintainaccuraterecords.
• Ability tofollow oral and written communication.
• Ability to climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
• Workcooperatively with other employees and the public.
• Must be able to work in an environment where routinely exposed to dust, dirt, vibrations, extremeclimateand changes in weather.
• Pre-Employmentbackground, physical,and hair drug screenrequired.

Ferrous Processing and Trading is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steelcompanyand the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America.Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing.We offer an excellent total compensation package includingcompetitivepay, health insurance, retirement plan, educationassistance, paid time off,and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.